BURGER KING® Kicks off the New Year with Big News: New Chicken Nuggets!

BURGER KING®Kicks off the New Year with Big News: New Chicken Nuggets!

Six Limited-Time-Only Menu Items Also Now Available at Participating BURGER KING®Restaurants Nationwide

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Start your New Year off right with new, delicious menu offerings at BURGER KING® restaurants! Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) today announced the rollout of the all new Chicken Nuggets and six additional limited-time menu items in restaurants nationwide.

Bite-sized and shareable, the new Chicken Nuggets at BK® are made with premiumBite-sized and shareable, the new Chicken Nuggets at BK® are made with premium white meat and feature tender, juicy chicken in a variety of serving sizes perfect for dipping. Enjoy these or any of our six new menu items for a limited-time-only! (Photo: Business Wire)

Bite-sized and shareable, the new Chicken Nuggets are made with premium white meat and feature tender, juicy chicken on the inside and a crispy tempura-style batter on the outside. Perfect for dipping into any variety of our six flavorful sauces - Honey Mustard, Ranch, Sweet and Sour, Buffalo, Barbecue or Zesty - BK® Chicken Nuggets are offered in your choice of four-piece, six-piece or 10-piece servings (Suggested retail price starts at $1, $1.99 and $2.69 respectively). Or better yet, enjoy our shareable 20-piece offering with friends and family at a special price - just $4.29 starting on January 7th!

"As we move into 2013, we are focused on continuing to deliver best-in-class products to our guests, and thrilled to kick it all off with the new Chicken Nuggets at BK®!," said Flavia Faugeres, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer, Burger King Worldwide. "With something for everyone, our new limited-time menu options give guests even more delicious reasons to visit BURGER KING® restaurants in the New Year."

In addition to the delicious menu mainstay of Chicken Nuggets, there also are six new limited-time-only menu offerings at BURGER KING® restaurants that include a line of great-tasting products freshly prepared for guests to enjoy:

Cheesy Tots® ~ Back by popular demand, these crunchy bite-sized snacks are perfect at any time of the day - featuring a crispy outside, and a warm mixture of potatoes and gooey American cheese on the inside. Available for a limited-time-only in eight-piece, 10-piece or 12-piece servings (Suggested retail price starts at $1.99).

Philly Original Chicken Sandwich ~ Now enjoy a BK® classic Original Chicken Sandwich topped with traditional Philly-style toppings including red and green bell peppers, seasoned grilled onions with two types of melted cheese, all served on a toasted sesame bun. Available for a limited-time-only (Suggested retail price starts at $4.29).

Italian Original Chicken Sandwich ~ A twist on the classic Original Chicken Sandwich, the Italian version contains a lightly-breaded chicken fillet topped with a thick slice of melted, natural mozzarella cheese, and sweet and tangy marinara sauce, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Available for a limited-time-only (Suggested retail price starts at $4.29).

Molten Fudge Bites ~Sink your teeth into these warm, bite-sized treats that feature a delicious fudge-brownie outside and molten chocolate filling on the inside. Served hot and dusted with powdered sugar, these sweet snacks are available only for a limited time. (Suggested retail price starts at $1.69).

Molten Fudge Sundae ~ Ring in the New Year with a made-to-order sundae that comes complete with cool, creamy vanilla Soft Serve combined with Molten Fudge Bites - warm, bite-sized treats with a fudge-brownie outside and a rich molten chocolate filling on the inside. Finished with rich chocolate fudge and a buttery caramel swirl, this dessert is available only for a limited time (Suggested retail price starts at $2.29).

These items are available for a limited-time-only at participating BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide, so be sure to start the year by stopping by a local BK® restaurant to sample the new menu items today.

ABOUT BURGER KING WORLDWIDE

Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® (NYS: BKW) is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, the BURGER KING® system operates in over 12,600 locations serving over 11 million guests daily in 86 countries and territories worldwide. Approximately 94 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. To learn more about Burger King Worldwide, please visit the company's website at www.bk.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.